CelticGoddess BSN, RN

Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice

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    When they're SO sure they're right...

    CelticGoddess replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a doctor lecture me about the ABC's when I asked her to transfer a patient to the ICU for a very low blood pressure. I had already given him 2 NS boluses and he was deteriorating rapidly. As...
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    Is it jealousy ??

    CelticGoddess replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All my patients die also. Funny how that happens when you are a hospice
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    Is it jealousy ??

    CelticGoddess replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You might want to be careful on that pedestal you've placed yourself on, because the fall is rough. And you mght also want to be careful with all that back patting your doing, you might dislocate...
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    Assisted living turned nightmare

    CelticGoddess replied to danij040866's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with Caliotter, contact your states labor board and put in your notice. Not necessarily in that order. Good
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    CelticGoddess replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's real. I remember seeing the story on the
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    Best thing about being a nurse?

    CelticGoddess replied to LM838's topic in General Nursing

    You can't be the fifth Beatle. I am the fifth Beatle!
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    Tech falsified vitals

    CelticGoddess replied to Presbynurse12345's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you don't trust her, then do your own vitals. And chart them. YOu, ultimately, are responsible for your patient. And if you are giving meds that you need an accurate set of vitals, you really...
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    Q about patients questioning meds

    CelticGoddess replied to TLS9544's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is the patient taking it for. For instance, Seroquel is an anti-psychotic but can also be used for insomnia. Or some take it for a specific illness (Bipolar). Tell them it's their medication...
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    falling asleep during nightshift

    CelticGoddess replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    If you are unable to stay awake, if you have not gotten adequate sleep for weeks, you are not safe to work. And yes, you are to blame if you fall asleep when you are at work and are supposed to be...
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    I am doomed.

    CelticGoddess replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if we need to document the ambient temperature of the room? And the where the sun is in the sky? I mean, they are saying document nearly everything else but the patients underwear...
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    Mandatory Vaccine Waiver in Nursing School/Clinicals

    CelticGoddess replied to firecracker_1's topic in General Students

    where in the world do you get your information? A mask is a HIPAA violation? How? Can you give us links to peer reviewed research to back up your claims? Please provide them I also would LOVE to know...
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    Nursing School Requiring a 85% test average?

    CelticGoddess replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    The program I graduated from required an 85% average. An ADN program. An we had to get a 100% on all our math tests. Some programs are like
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    Is this considered bullying?

    CelticGoddess replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in hospital and not realized I was taking a med they were giving me. I mean a med I had been on for a very long time. It's amazing what you forget when you are stuck in a bed. Just...
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    Seizure code blue

    CelticGoddess replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel stupid, you did the correct thing. YOu provided respiratory support to a patient who needed just that. It's nuts that you were alone until the code teamshowed up. Sorry that happened to...
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    CelticGoddess replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    I watched the video 2x and I have come to the same conclusion: the patient is being ridiculous . For a person who can't inhale, he can certainly talk really well. I know that when I have been to...
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    The overwhelming stress of nursing school

    CelticGoddess replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    Even if you only take a half day, take it! You'll burn yourself out before you even get started. Do something for you: Get a massage, a pedicure, go to the movies. Something frivolous or silly....
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    Favouritism in nursing school!

    CelticGoddess replied to Greeneyednurse1228's topic in General Students

    No, you should definitely not write a letter, it'll come across as sour grapes. And I seriously doubt any hiring manager is going to ask you "So, diid you get an awards in your nursing school". In...
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    Essential oils in hospitals

    CelticGoddess replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    There was a more recent thread, but I can't seem to find it. However, you might want to peruse this thread from last year https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/aromatherapy-1135406.html...
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    New grad struggling to find jobs

    CelticGoddess replied to Tanny22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How far away are you willing to relocate? If relocation is not an issue, try other states. Some areas are having a shortage of nurses (and not just experienced nurses). Honestly, if you are told...
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    Do I have the job?

    CelticGoddess replied to lexie909's topic in General Nursing

    They might say you get 8 weeks of orientation but I have would have doubts about that. When I worked LTC as a nurse, I got a whole 4 days of orientation. The CNA's got about
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    Loss of all personal freedom.

    CelticGoddess replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was "why would anyone do that for
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    Hiring manager offered position, HR said no and won't tell me why.

    CelticGoddess replied to MiloRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you do have to relocate, you might have some luck in SC> The upstate has mountains, the low country has the ocean. :) I'm realy sorry you had this happen. Sometimes HR just won't give a...
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    Accidental Pregnancy Update

    CelticGoddess replied to m2038's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry. Take care of
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    Pain Medications

    CelticGoddess replied to Steve123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am confused by your comparison. Are you saying that we shouldn't allow for others to suffer unnecessarily in spite of people overdosing or are you saying that we should suffer so others don't die...
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    Exposure to Second Hand Smoking

    CelticGoddess replied to doublet's topic in General Nursing

    I was 41 when I was diagnosed. 3 years after I quit smoking. Frosted my cookies also! And then 2 years ago I went from having mild intermittent to severe persistent. That REALLY frosted my...